If you are planning a trip to Detroit a city map can be particularly helpful to track the routes and places of interest in the city. There are a number of leading websites offering Detroit tourist map for convenience of the tourists. The map can be used for locating hotspots around the city. Directions are given so that first time travelers are not wasting time while finding the correct route to the Zoo or famous Motown Museum. There are travel reviews, dos and don'ts and right kind of travel tips for travelers.

Maps can be particularly helpful for locating hostels, campaigns, and hotels. You can derive detailed information about the important routes, short cuts, roads to be avoided, and climatic conditions. Those looking for some nightlife can locate famous bars, cafes, restaurants, and entertaining events going around in the city.

You can zoom into the map for locating markets and favorite shopping destinations. There are plenty of galleries and museums for art lovers scattered all around the city. Those looking for some cheap accommodation facilities can locate apartments and holiday homes from the map.

So while you are planning a road trip to Detroit carry a laptop with you so that you can keep a track of the routes and famous spots around the city. However make sure you are logging into the reputed sites for the updated as well as the most authentic information of the city. There is plenty of leading travel sites which can be referred to in this case.

Detroit has been a strong force to shape the global culture in terms of technology, art, preservation of historical landmarks and communication system. Make use of the various modes of transport to explore the city. It is basically divided into 6 districts. Arrive at the Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, which is 20 minutes from the city center.

The McNamara is the newest Terminal of the airport and the other is the North Terminal. You will find the Delta Skyclubs and Westin Hotel near the Terminal. Shuttle service known as the Westin terminal can be availed of to travel between the terminals. If you are heading downtown, then hire a cab which charges between $45 and $50. You can also avail of the SMART mass transit bus system to get to Detroit. Take the bus for route 125 and the fare is $2. The buses leave from either McNamara or Smith Terminals.

Detroit is a converge point for many interstates like I-94/the Ford Freeway runs East/West from Chicago, I-75/the Chrysler (N. of Downtown)/the Fisher (S. of Downtown), Freeway North/South runs from Toledo through downtown Detroit to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There are 3 major bus services running across the city including Megabus, Greyhound, and Transit Windsor.

Detroit travel info from Wiki travel

http://wikitravel.org/en/Detroit

Getting there and around on Lonely Planet

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/great-lakes/detroit/transport/getting-there-around

If you are coming from Chicago, Amtrak train service can also be availed of. The 6 major streets of Detroit are Grand River Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Fort Street, Gratiot Avenue, Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue. Visit the Renaissance Center, Fisher Building, Woodbridge, Corktown, Hitsville Museum, Palmer Woods, parks, lakes and casinos by either car, bus from Detroit Department of Transportation or People Mover elevated railway network.

What to see in Detroit

http://www.world66.com/northamerica/unitedstates/michigan/detroit

Best spots and lakes in Detroit city

http://www.travels.com/detroit-lakes-mn-us/